Tear Gas Squad(1940)
The first explosive story of the law's chemical warfare against gangdom ... and the suicide squad that wages it!
Tear Gas Squad Synopsis
A brash night club singer becomes a cop to impress a woman.
Tear Gas Squad (1940) is a drama and crime film directed by Terry O. Morse, released on May 4, 1940 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Dennis Morgan, John Payne, Gloria Dickson and George Reeves. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Terry O. Morse
- Writers:
- Don Ryan, Kenneth Gamet, Charles S. Belden
- Producers:
- Bryan Foy
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Tear Gas Squad Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dennis Morgan
as Tommy McCabe
![John Payne as [Sergeant] Bill Morrissey in Tear Gas Squad (1940)](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/sesIuEnKJfbTnf3ds2WSRFsmlGQ.jpg)
John Payne
as [Sergeant] Bill Morrissey
Gloria Dickson
as Jerry Sullivan
George Reeves
as Joe McCabe
![Frank Wilcox as Sergeant [Ed] Crump in Tear Gas Squad (1940)](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/hlqDTFrYD0l91GhwDaepxaZ2euc.jpg)
Frank Wilcox
as Sergeant [Ed] Crump
Herbert Anderson
as Pliny Jones
- Julie Stevens
Julie Stevens
as Lois
Harry Shannon
as Lieutenant Sullivan
Mary Gordon
as Mrs. Sullivan
William Gould
as Captain Henderson
John Hamilton
as Chief Ferris
Edgar Buchanan
as Cousin Andy
Key crew
Directed by Terry O. Morse, written by Don Ryan, Kenneth Gamet and Charles S. Belden, produced by Bryan Foy.
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Tear Gas Squad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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Tear Gas Squad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tear Gas Squad online?
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Who stars in Tear Gas Squad?
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The main cast of Tear Gas Squad (1940) includes Dennis Morgan, John Payne, Gloria Dickson, George Reeves and Frank Wilcox. The film was directed by Terry O. Morse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tear Gas Squad released?
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Tear Gas Squad was released on May 4, 1940 and runs for 55m.
Is Tear Gas Squad worth watching?
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Tear Gas Squad (1940) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.